1611 First Avenue

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In 1985 John opened his first US store, steps away from the Seattle Pike Place Market. Among the antique dealers, comic book sellers, fishmongers, local farmers, and small family-owned head shops operating in the covered arcades, John felt right at home in his new store. With just enough money to refit the space, John had to sell his car (a 1973 periwinkle blue E-type Jaguar) to stock his new location with fabulous Fluevogs. And with that, 1161 1st Avenue (and its stockroom across the street!) became the first John Fluevog store in the US and later paved the way for many more. Continuing the Fluevog heritage by using classic
partial blake construction with soles and uppers made from high-grain Italian leathers, the 1611 First Ave is a spats inspired boot for the classiest vintage look.

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*These particular leather soles can be slippery. If you find this to be the case, we advise adding a topy as a safety precaution.

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REVIEWS (13)

2nd pair of 1611s

Rick - Ottawa, Ontario

Just bought a pair of the 2 tone Brown/Tan. Again, comfortable and stunning looking. I like the fact that these are suitable for casual or spicing up a suit.... Thank you Camille for your assistance and please keep me in mind, if you get a pair in black. These are great looking boots, well-made, and great value!

Love them!

Rick P - Ottawa, Ontario

Comfortable, well-made and stunning looking ( I purchased the Burgundy and am thinking of another pair in either black or 2-tone brown. People stop me to ask about them and people have also shouted compliments, as I walk by wearing them. I have a narrow foot and the fit is perfect

Twin Turbine 1611 FIrst Avenue

D.Gilmore - Woodrige, Illinois

I purchased a dozen of Flueg and definitely the 1611 are my absolute favorites. I do not have the brown pair but will certainly buy them during my next store visit. I've 2 pair of the black 1611's and will be getting the 1st pair resoled and re-heeled soon. This is after 4 years of wear. Great shoe though!!!! 2 things on the wish list for this shoe.... 1) could you add a small snap to the top corner of the inside of the slit? This prevent my pant leg from sliding into the slit and allow it to fall smoothly over the boot upon standing. I sure other 1611 owners have the similar issue with the pant leg sliding into the slit. 2) Could you please! please! PLEASE!!!, make a limited edition in Navy? The 1611 in this color would DEFINITELY be a must buy and would become a great accessory to my wardrobe.

Love em

Matthew Finnigan - Boston

These always get good comments from clients and even some passersby.

A Great Relationship between your shoes and Me!

Simon L - Fort Lauderdale Florida

These are the boots that started my Fluevog addiction, I bought the two tone brown in Vancouver and several months later I ordered the black. Love these boots especially the split side making them the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. The brown I tend to wear in more casual attire, primarily jeans but the black is worn with my suits and even my tux. I get lots of compliments on the brown and my local cobbler always compliments the leather on all your shoes when I get the leather soles covered . You make a wonderful line of footwear Mr. Fluevog and to prove in what I am saying I just bought my 7th pair of your shoes today.
I have purchased your work in two of your stores ( NY and Vancouver) and several pairs on line, the service is always exceptional.

Great boots with a couple minor heel issues (big feet)

Ben - Calgary

I got these boots in brown last year and they have been my go-to boots when I want something a little different! The patina on them after a while looks awesome and I get compliments on them all the time! I have had a couple issues with the soles of the heel peeling off but just taking them into the shop they fix it for free. (though it seems to start peeling off again right away, I might take them to a cobbler to get real soles nailed on there) The only thing I would change would be to have the option of a wider heel. My heel actually extends over the sides of the sole, it isn't an issue for short term but for prolonged standing it can get a little sore. Overall though they're great boots and I'd recommend them to anyone with that caveat.

Not sewn?

Rick Schubert - toronto

Love the boots but the fabric loop which one uses to pull the boot on came off after only about 10 uses. It appears to be only glued in rather than sewn in like my Blundstones (which I've had for about 15 years without the loop ever letting go). This just seems like a real design flaw to me.

my favorite shoe

sabrina t. - dallas

So happy these are available again in the smaller sizes. Just ordered my 2nd and 3rd pair of this shoe (black & brown). I already own a black pair and wear them almost every day. with everything. I get compliments on them all the time.

Heaven on the Westcoast III

Stuart H - Vancouver

Love this shoe, my third Fluevog. Dressed up with dress pants or down with straight jeans or cuffed looks awesome. Great sleek look, nice length for a person with smaller feet. Fits like a glove as with all FV shoes.
Many thanks to the manager who let me stay after closing. I just arrived in SFO and made it to the store 5 min to closing not knowing the store hours on a Thursday.

Patrick - Kelowna

I picked up a pair of these amazing boots in Seattle while there on a visit. My wife cant help staring at me every time I put them on. Needless to say I am very pleased!

I added rubber soles to keep from sliding around and to protect my investment.

Sweet boots! My first Fluevog's, but not my last.

YES! in every way!

Jessica Pettitt - Melrose, LA, CA

I had these boots in black for one week and immediatly bought the brown one's.

I have lots of foot problems, high arches, skinny feet, perscribed orthodics, etc.

The horror oof finding shoes!

I LOVE shoes.

I am a professional speaker so am on my feet all the time, running through airports and on stage.

These shoes are P E R F E C T!

Thanks to Shaun for AMAZING customer service too!

:-D

My latest love...

James - Victoria, BC

These boots are wow! I love the discreet red stitching and I second the skinny jeans motion - gives a great profile. My buddy lifted my pant leg to see what was going on; that's the kind of boot I like.

as soon as i saw them!

Garett - Edmonton, Ab.

i knew i had to have them. beautiful leather & i enjoy the side split in the ankle, it allows for a lot more freedom of mobility which is good because they're a nice snug fit around the ankle. this my 5th pair of Fluevog's & i think the best fit so far! my 1611's seem to be very suitable for narrow flat feet like mine. this is my ideal versatile black boot as it can be dressed up or down but right now i favour them with my skinny jeans! i am going to have a rubber sole put on to protect them but also because the smooth leather soles are extremely slippery. thank you Mr.Fluevog for designing the black boot i always visualized for myself!